Nearly 480,000 Phishing Emails Traced to Computer Hidden Behind Hotel Fridge
A computer hidden behind a hotel room refrigerator in Kobe was allegedly used to send around 480,000 phishing emails, according to Japanese investigators. A Chinese couple living in the city have been arrested in connection with the email campaign and separate purchases made using another person’s credit card details.
The suspects are Ye Jiafeng, 39, and his wife, Shen Qi, 39. Ye faces allegations of fraudulent obstruction of business and trespass over the hotel incident, while both were arrested on suspicion of computer fraud over the alleged credit card purchases. Police have not disclosed their response to the allegations.
Computer Hidden Behind Hotel Refrigerator
On 15 May, 2025, Ye allegedly entered a Kobe hotel with another person, pretending to be a guest. The pair hid a small computer behind the room’s refrigerator and left it connected to the hotel’s Wi-Fi.
The scheme came to light after a recipient...
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